Queen B’s Decree: I’ve always loved the rom com While You Were Sleeping so I was 100% on board for this inspired YA novel. I loved that While You Were Dreaming delved into some topics that you don’t typically see in romance or YA. Sonia’s mother was recently deported to India, so her also undocumented […]
Queen B’s Decree: I admit I might not have been in the best mindset for Always the Almost. Something early on really bothered me, and it was enough that I chose to quit and not finish. Miles has recently come out as trans (AFAB) and his cis-hetero boyfriend Shane recently broke up with him. That’s […]
Queen B’s Decree: I struggled with Friday I’m in Love initially. Our narrator/MC is Mahalia was hard to like for a while. She’s 16, queer, and wants nothing more than to have a big, fancy sweet sixteen party. But her parents are separated: her mom is struggling to provide and her dad has nearly forgot […]
Queen B’s Decree: Willow Hadley has some kind of magic; I’m obsessed with her YA books. 100%, totally obsessed. Shadows and Curses was no different. I was enthralled with Harriett and her boys and I couldn’t put it down. All the characters felt like they had individualized voices and I loved getting everyone’s point-of-view. There […]
Queen B’s Decree: I enjoyed Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves (despite issues with the pacing) so was interested to dive back in and continue with Remy’s story in Swift the Storm, Fierce the Flame. But I just didn’t connect with her. She’s supposedly this genetically modified super soldier kid, but she seems like she’s […]
Queen B’s Decree: I love some snarky inner thoughts and Maya had those in spades. Never Ever Getting Back Together was an interesting concept: two girls go on a dating reality TV show and fall for each other instead of the bachelor they are competing for. Although Maya just wants to win for REVENGE, as […]
Queen B’s Decree: The Lying Woods was a quick and intriguing read. Our main character, Owen, finds out last minute that his father has embezzled from his company and gone into hiding. Owen is forced back to his small town, where everyone hates him and his parents, as their livelihoods are ruined. But all is […]
Queen B’s Decree: I am nearly 100% of the time suckered in by Pride and Prejudice retellings or adaptations or even if they mention “inspired by.” That’s why I was excited to read Accomplished, as it calls itself a “Georgie Darcy Novel.” Great! I’d love a modern adaptation of P&P told from the viewpoint of […]
Queen B’s Decree: Fantasy is not a genre I often read, so I was hoping that Amethyst Pledge would grab my attention as a YA Fantasy. And I think it would have, except for a mental block I seem to have. Kazari, our heroine, is called to serve the Lady and leaves her home to […]
Queen B’s Decree: I’m really digging the diversity in romance and YA books this year so far. Home Field Advantage is the story of in-the-closet cheerleader Amber and the new female quarterback, Jack. I thought the story really showcased the misogyny and homophobia that can come from a small, southern town. Jack moved specifically for […]